3% 5% Big Cat Monitoring
9%
Game counts 44% 14%
Conservancy work Conservation Education KGS Guide school Data Entry
25%
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Volunteers conducted grass monitoring surveys in four plots. Why is this necessary? Grass density plays a big role in ecosystem management. Overall, quarterly averages showed that the grassland is in a normal range
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Volunteers were involved in uprooting invasive plant species in the entire conservancy after short rains. These invasive plant species are not only harmful to animals in the area, but also inhibits the growth of other indigenous plants
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Volunteers built approximately 30 fences to control soil erosion in the eroded parts of the conservancy. This will prevent desertification – a big issue facing Africa at the moment
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Wildlife counts were done in eight transects, or sample areas. This useful information is used to observe general wildlife distribution and trends over time
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Raptors monitored were entered into the African Raptor Database in an effort to contribute to a better understanding of their behavior, distribution and migration